Sylvania, NV

Unincorporated community in Esmeralda County, Nevada

Sylvania is a small unincorporated community in Esmeralda County, Nevada. It is 24.4 miles NW of Dyer, the nearest town.

Sylvania at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Esmeralda County
Nearest town
Dyer (24.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.3981, -117.7233

Weather in Sylvania now

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Sylvania weather by the hour

Sylvania weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sylvania.

This week in Sylvania

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sylvania

What is the weather usually like in Sylvania?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°33°55°77°99°47°18°Jan52°22°Feb60°28°Mar67°33°Apr76°42°May87°50°Jun94°56°Jul91°53°Aug84°45°Sep71°33°Oct57°23°Nov46°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.7"Feb0.4"Mar0.5"Apr0.6"May0.4"Jun0.4"Jul0.4"Aug0.3"Sep0.4"Oct0.3"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Sylvania: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DYER 5S, NV US (USC00262431), adjusted for the elevation of Sylvania.

Sylvania weather month by month

January
47° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
52° 22°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
60° 28°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
67° 33°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
76° 42°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
87° 50°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
94° 56°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
91° 53°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
84° 45°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
71° 33°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
57° 23°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
46° 16°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sylvania through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM4:58 PM9 h 55 min
February6:38 AM5:31 PM10 h 53 min
March6:59 AM6:59 PM11 h 59 min
April6:14 AM7:27 PM13 h 13 min
May5:40 AM7:54 PM14 h 14 min
June5:28 AM8:14 PM14 h 46 min
July5:40 AM8:12 PM14 h 32 min
August6:06 AM7:44 PM13 h 38 min
September6:31 AM7:00 PM12 h 28 min
October6:57 AM6:15 PM11 h 17 min
November6:29 AM4:41 PM10 h 12 min
December6:56 AM4:35 PM9 h 39 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Sylvania?

Sylvania has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 5.4 inches (137 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sylvania is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Sylvania

The closest live webcam is Mono County, 25.4 miles W of Sylvania.

Mono Countyunknown · 25.4 mi WOn Windy
Mono Countyunknown · 30.9 mi NWOn Windy
Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatoryunknown · 32.5 mi WOn Windy
Benton › West: US-6 : State LineBenton · 51.5 mi NWOn Windy
US-6 · State LineUS-6 West · Benton · 51.5 mi NW
Tom's Place › North: US-395Tom's Place · 53.5 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sylvania.

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Questions about Sylvania

Where is Sylvania, NV?

Sylvania is an unincorporated community in Esmeralda County, Nevada, 24.4 miles NW of Dyer.

What county is Sylvania in?

Sylvania is in Esmeralda County, Nevada.

What is the nearest town to Sylvania?

Dyer, 24.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sylvania?

Yes. The closest is Mono County, 25.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sylvania?

July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Sylvania?

December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Sylvania?

About 5.4 inches (137 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Sylvania?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sylvania?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sylvania have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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